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UNITED KINGDOM
Start a UK limited company
Formation guidance, director and shareholder setup, registered-office planning, and a checklist for your first compliance dates.
Explore UK setup → UK · USA · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Build your business
across borders.
Company formation guidance for founders who want a clear path, realistic costs, and a real person to help them through the details.
UKUSAE
Practical support from first questionto formation paperwork
UKLimited company£100*
UAEFree zone guidanceAED 500–1,000
USLLC / corporationQuote based
Your next market is
closer than it looks.
closer than it looks.
01 / 03One partner. Three markets.
LOCAL KNOW-HOWUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited Arab EmiratesFOUNDER-FIRST GUIDANCE
WHAT WE HELP YOU DO — 01
Make the right
move before
you file.
Choosing a country, legal structure, and licence is a business decision—not just a form. We help you understand the options, the steps, and the recurring responsibilities before you commit.
See how we work ↗02
UNITED STATES
Choose the right US route
Compare LLC and corporation basics, state selection, registered-agent needs, EIN application routes, and non-resident considerations.
Explore US setup →03
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Compare UAE free zones
Get help matching activities, visa needs, workspace, and budget to a free zone in Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Dubai, or Ras Al Khaimah.
Compare free zones →01 — UNITED KINGDOM
A UK company,
properly planned.
A private limited company is a common route for operating in the UK. The official online incorporation fee is currently £100, paid to Companies House; our consultancy charge is quoted separately.
Get a UK setup quote ↗01
Choose the structure
Decide between a company limited by shares or guarantee, and identify directors, shareholders, and people with significant control.
02
Prepare the essentials
Choose a compliant name, a UK registered office in the relevant UK jurisdiction, an SIC activity code, and company documents.
03
Register and stay current
Directors remain responsible for records, accounts, tax returns, and an annual confirmation statement. VAT registration is generally required above £90,000 taxable turnover.
Indicative public feesCompanies House online incorporation £100 · Annual confirmation statement £50Fees checked 28 October 2026. Government fees can change; professional support, registered office, and accounting are separate.
02 — UNITED STATES
Your US setup
starts with a state.
There is no single US formation price: state filing fees, annual reports, taxes, and licences vary. Tell us your activity, owners’ residency, and where you expect to operate, and we’ll scope a route and quote.
Request a US quote ↗01
Pick the entity and state
LLCs and corporations have different ownership, tax, and reporting implications. State choice should reflect operations, owners, investors, and recurring costs.
02
Appoint a registered agent
Most states require an in-state registered agent for LLCs and corporations. You may also need foreign qualification where the company conducts business.
03
Plan tax IDs and annual filings
The IRS EIN application is free. International applicants without a US residence or principal place of business cannot use the online EIN application and have other application routes.
Why we quote individuallyState filing + registered agent + possible state reports/taxes + federal tax needsGovernment and provider charges are separate. We confirm the state-specific total before you proceed.
03 — UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FIVE EMIRATES. MANY SETUP ROUTES.
Find your fit
in a free zone.
Compare indicative authority prices before adding visa, immigration, workspace, insurance, and service costs. Our consultancy fee is separate and fixed.
Ajman
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) and Ajman Media City (AMC) offer different activity and facility choices. AFZ uses a tailored cost calculator; AMC publishes package prices.
Published AMC Business ClubAED 4,999 / yearZero-visa package · 1 visa package AED 12,999
Authority packages ↗Sharjah
Compare SPC Free Zone and SHAMS. Activity scope and visa choices change the total; confirm the exact setup in the authority calculator or quote.
Published starting licencesAED 5,750 / yearSPC e-commerce/publishing · Standard from AED 6,875
SPC calculator ↗SHAMS offers ↗Fujairah
Creative City publishes media and creative business packages. Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) serves a wider industrial, trading, logistics, and consultancy mix; request an authority quote.
Creative City published packageAED 3,999 / yearMedia package · 1-visa Elite package AED 9,999
Creative City packages ↗FFZ setup guide ↗Dubai
Options range from digital and startup-focused zones to premium centres such as DMCC. Price depends heavily on activity, visa count, office, and zone.
Published starting licenceAED 12,500 / yearMeydan standard licence · no visa included
Meydan cost calculator ↗DMCC fee schedule ↗Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ offers packages across business activities and facilities. Promotions can bundle a residence visa; confirm renewal terms and inclusions in writing.
Published SME packageAED 14,000 / yearRAKEZ all-inclusive offer with 1 UAE residence visa
RAKEZ package ↗↗
Price note These are authority-published starting or promotional figures, not a guaranteed quote. Package contents and promotions change. Visas may add allocation, establishment card, e-channel, medical, Emirates ID, change-of-status, and insurance charges. We confirm the current itemised total before you make a decision.
OUR CONSULTANCY FEE — UAE
Simple advice.
Clear fee.
Our fee pays for our guidance and coordination. Free-zone authority charges and third-party costs are paid separately.
Discovery call, activity and visa needs review, and a shortlist of suitable free-zone routes.
Choose planning ↗Planning plus application guidance, document checklist and review, and coordination through submission.
Choose formation support ↗A NOTE ON UAE TAX
Plan for compliance,
not tax slogans.
Free-zone status does not automatically mean zero corporate tax. The UAE’s general corporate-tax rate is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold; a qualifying free-zone person may receive 0% on qualifying income if it meets the conditions. VAT and registration obligations also depend on your business.
Read the UAE Federal Tax Authority guidance ↗HOW IT WORKS — FOUR CLEAR STEPS
From “what if?”
to “let’s go.”
Start with your goals. We’ll help you understand what’s involved before you decide whether to move ahead.
Tell us the plan
Share your business activity, location, owners, visa needs, and target launch date.
Compare your options
We explain structures, suitable zones or states, likely fees, and key trade-offs.
Review the numbers
You receive an itemised scope separating our fee from authority and third-party costs.
Move with support
If you proceed, we guide the application and help you understand what comes next.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you
get started.
Need a tailored answer? Ask the site assistant or speak to us directly.
Talk to a person ↗What is included in your UAE fee?+
AED 500 covers a discovery and planning consultation with a shortlist of suitable routes. AED 1,000 adds application guidance, document checklist and review, and coordination through submission. Authority and third-party charges are excluded.
Why don’t you publish a fixed UK or US service price?+
US filing and recurring charges depend on the state, structure, owners, registered agent, and ongoing filings. UK service scope also depends on what support you need. We provide a tailored quote before work begins; public authority fees are shown separately where available.
Can a free-zone company trade anywhere in the UAE?+
It depends on the activity, location, and applicable licensing and distribution rules. A free-zone licence is not a blanket substitute for every mainland permission. We’ll flag questions for the relevant authority before you choose.
Does a free-zone company automatically pay 0% corporate tax?+
No. A 0% rate can apply to qualifying income for a qualifying free-zone person that meets the required conditions. Other taxable income may be subject to 9%. Take advice for your facts from a qualified tax professional.
Do you guarantee a bank account, visa, or licence approval?+
No. The relevant authority, immigration department, or bank makes its own decision. We can guide the application and help you prepare, but approval is not guaranteed.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT MOVE
Make your next
step a clear one.
Tell us where you want to set up and what your business does. We’ll help you identify the right questions and a sensible route forward.